Screen Door Slam

In "The Bad News Bears," author Rich Cohen takes listeners on a nostalgic journey back to the late 1980s when he formed a quirky softball team, The North Shore Screen Doors, comprised of high school misfits in Glencoe, Illinois. Celebrating the joy and camaraderie of summer nights on the field, the story explores the team's rise to glory and subsequent struggles, highlighting timeless themes of friendship, family, and the balance between fun and competition. As Cohen enlists the help of his father, a seasoned negotiator, to revitalize the team, he weaves a rich narrative reminiscent of the charm found in classic coming-of-age films.